CHARLOTTE — An investigation was underway after an “incident” in Uptown Charlotte early Tuesday morning, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said.
Our Channel 9 photographer was at the scene on East Third Street and John Belk Freeway at I-277 around 6:30 a.m.
CMPD said the area would be temporarily closed while officers were “investigating and incident.”
Traffic Team 9′s Mark Taylor said the intersection reopened just before 7:30 a.m.
UPDATE: All CLEAR on E. 3rd St. at I-277 #clt #cltraffic #clttraffic https://t.co/NtyEZtsZhS
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One person was transported to Novant Presbyterian with life-threatening injuries, MEDIC said.
Channel 9 spotted multiple CMPD patrol cars at the scene.
We’re working to learn more details and we’ll bring you updates as soon as we have them.
Check wsoctv.com for the latest developments.
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